Lodge 10.25 Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet for Cooking Outdoors and Indoors

What distinguishes this skillet as a quintessential American kitchen essential? For over 125 years, it has been crafted in the USA and remains a beloved staple in kitchens across the globe. Made from durable iron and oil, its naturally seasoned cooking surface allows you to create delectable meals perfect for sharing. Designed to endure, it comes pre-seasoned and ready for use. Recognized by renowned chefs and culinary publications alike, the Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet is meticulously designed to make memorable meals that span generations. It presents a multitude of culinary possibilities.

To ensure the longevity and performance of your cast iron cookware, follow these care instructions: 1. Wash the skillet with warm water; a mild soap can be used if desired. 2. Thoroughly dry the skillet with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. 3. While the pan is warm, apply a very light layer of cooking oil to the surface. Store your cookware in a dry location, or hang it to maintain its condition.

Founded in 1896, Lodge is a family-owned enterprise that has spent over a century perfecting rugged cast iron cookware. No metal rivals cast iron for its durability, heat retention, and even heat distribution during cooking. Lodge’s Logic line of cookware arrives factory pre-seasoned with a vegetable oil formula, enabling immediate use right out of the box. After cooking, simply scrub the skillet with a stiff brush and hot water—avoid soap—and dry it promptly to maintain its seasoning.

Breakfast meals gain a special richness when prepared in a hearty cast iron skillet. This versatile tool thrives over campfires, on stovetops, or in ovens, allowing for slow cooking without burning and high-temperature searing of meats. With a diameter of 10.25 inches and a depth of 2 inches, this skillet excels at frying eggs, pancakes, chicken, hamburgers, and even baking desserts and casseroles. It features a helper handle for easy lifting and looped primary handle for convenient hanging. Two side spouts offer assistance in draining grease or juice. Even with pre-seasoning, a light coating of vegetable oil before use can help minimize sticking.

Regardless of whether you’re at home or cooking outdoors, this virtually indestructible skillet promises to endure for generations, backed by a lifetime warranty.

Lodge's cast iron cookware serves as an ideal kitchen companion, perfect for beginners, home cooks, and seasoned chefs alike. Its capabilities extend across all cooktops, including ovens, grills, and open flames. Crafted from iron and oil, the naturally seasoned surface enhances the cooking experience, providing an easy-release finish that improves with each use.

When your pan arrives, you might spot an area resembling rust—it’s simply oil that hasn't fully carbonized yet. Regular usage and care will make this area fade. If rust appears, scrub the affected spot with steel wool, rinse, dry, and rub some vegetable oil over it.

The unrivaled heat retention of Lodge skillets ensures edge-to-edge even cooking every time. Although cast iron takes time to heat up, its ability to hold heat makes it perfect for tasks like pan-frying and roasting, transforming ordinary meals into cherished moments.

Lodge is not merely a business; it’s a family tradition. Founded in 1896, the Lodge family continues to run the company today, fostering a commitment to environmental sustainability and community development. Their products are crafted in the USA using materials free from toxic substances like PFOA and PTFE, showcasing their dedication to quality and health.

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